Traffic Offenses
July 2022 Update to Bench Warrants in Georgia: What You Need to Know
Whether you have received a traffic citation or have pending criminal charges in a Georgia court, failing to appear in court can have significant consequences. These consequences may include: Arrest [...]
Misunderstood Legal Terms You Should Know (Part 1)
The law is complex. That should go without saying. After all, that's why I have a job, and why it is so essential to hire an attorney who has not [...]
Know Your Rights on the Fourth of July
Every holiday weekend results in crime suppression crackdowns, and this Fourth of July will probably be no exception. Record high gas prices may keep some drivers home this weekend, but [...]
How to Avoid Criminal Charges After an Accident
Being involved in a car accident is a frightening experience, even if the accident is relatively minor. Adding to the stress of an accident is the fact that it [...]
Georgia Cracks Down On Drag Racing: What You Need To Know
The pandemic caused a dramatic increase in drag racing. There are a few reasons for this. The highways were emptier. People had more time to customize and work on [...]
Hardship Licenses in Georgia: What You Should Know
After a person receives several convictions for certain serious driving offenses, the Department of Driver Services (DDS) deems them a "habitual violator" and will revoke the person's license. License revocation [...]
Car Accidents in Georgia
Being involved in a car accident is not a crime in and of itself. However, sometimes behaviors leading to the accident come with criminal penalties. This blog post will [...]
Know Your Rights: DUI Roadblocks and Vehicle Safety Checkpoints
In a vehicle safety checkpoint, the police block off the road and stop every driver. They will typically ask for the driver’s documentation and may ask some questions. This would [...]
Georgia DDS System Update
I recently received word that the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) will be updating its online portal this month and shifting over to a new system that will be [...]
Georgia DDS Administering Socially-Distanced Driving Test
In the midst of a pandemic, it is no longer safe to administer a driving test the old-fashioned way, with an examiner riding in the car and observing the on-road [...]
DUI Less Safe vs. DUI Per Se
In Georgia, a person may be charged with DUI Per Se, DUI Less Safe, or both. Many people do not understand the differences between these two charges. Essentially, the elements [...]
Georgia Speeding Crackdown Begins Today
As you begin your work week, watch out for speed traps. Beginning today (July 15, 2019), law enforcement agencies around Georgia and surrounding states will be participating in Operation Southern [...]